Obituaries

Arthur Robert Chick

Arthur Robert Chick

May 10, 2022

Arthur Robert Chick, 84, of Georgetown passed away peacefully at Country Rest Home in Greenwood on Tuesday, May 10, 2022. Arthur was a Long Distance Truck Driver in New York and then worked his farm in Georgetown for over 30 years. Mr. Chick served in the US Army and was active with various veteran’s associations, also serving as a...

Thelma L. Sherman

Thelma L. Sherman

May 10, 2022

Thelma L. Sherman, 80 of Milton, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, May 10, 2022 after a brief illness, one day after what would have been her and her late husband's 63rd wedding anniversary. So maybe they are dancing once again. She was a great cook and loved to bake and take meals to anyone feeling a little...

Rosa M. Ruiz-Figueroa

Rosa M. Ruiz-Figueroa

May 9, 2022

Rosa M. Ruiz-Figueroa, 74, of Milton, passed away surrounded by her family on Monday, May 9, 2022 in Bridgeville. Rosa was born in Mexico to the late Antonio Ruiz-Arias and Maria Faustina Arias. She moved to the United States in 1978. Rosa was a member of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church in Georgetown. She loved sewing, dancing, singing,...

Ted E. Drummond

Ted E. Drummond

May 6, 2022

Theodore Ernest ‘Ted’ Drummond, 83, of Greenwood, passed peacefully on Friday, May 6, 2022 at Country Rest Home in Greenwood, Delaware. Ted was born on December 26, 1938 in Georgetown, Delaware to the late Douglas A. and Mary C. (Joseph) Drummond. Ted loved playing pool and was a member of the Harrington Moose Lodge and the Milford Senior Center,...

Garett Lee Short

Garett Lee Short

May 6, 2022

Lincoln—Garett Lee Short, passed away on May 6, 2022 at Tidal Health, Nanticoke. He was born January 16, 1992. Garett was employed with W. Locco as a Utility Locator. He enjoyed playing drums and playing pool. He was in the American Pool Association. In previous years, he enjoyed working with the youth in his church. He survived by his...

Mary Ann Wollter

Mary Ann Wollter

May 5, 2022

Mary Ann Wollter, nee Cochrane, passed away May 5, 2022, at home surrounded by her family after a long illness. Mary Ann was born November 22, 1941, in Philadelphia, to John and Estella (Reed) Cochrane. She was 80 years old. Mary Ann was a graduate of Milton High School, class of 1959. She met her husband Gene and were...

Bobby A. Kirker

Bobby A. Kirker

May 4, 2022

Bobby Allen Kirker, 94, of Rehoboth Beach, Delaware passed away peacefully at home on May 4, 2022. He was born on July 1, 1927 in Leon, West Virginia, son of Joseph Edward and Dimmie Sue (Smith) Kirker, previously deceased. Mr. Kirker served proudly in the United States Marines during World War II era in the 22nd Brigade of the...

Dolores T. Willey

Dolores T. Willey

May 4, 2022

Georgetown—Dolores T. Willey, went home to be with her Lord peacefully at home surrounded by family on May 4, 2022, at the age of 86. Dolores was born in Dagsboro, Delaware to the late Raymond Toomey and Lillie (Hudson) Toomey. She retired as a Case Manager for the State of Delaware in the Day Care Licensing Division. Dolores attended...

Sandra L. Stintsman

Sandra L. Stintsman

May 4, 2022

Sandra Lee Harper Cowell Stintsman of Georgetown passed away in her home May 4, 2022. Sandy was born Feb 4, 1944, daughter of the late Albert and Ethelyne Harper. She graduated from Georgetown High School in 1962 She worked for many years for Baltimore Life Insurance Company. She also worked at Air Mobile Home Parks Office for many years....

Charles D. "Charlie" Fleetwood

Charles D. "Charlie" Fleetwood

May 2, 2022

MILTON – Charles D. “Charlie” Fleetwood passed away peacefully at home, with his wife Barbara by his side, on Monday, May 2, 2022, from complications due to Corticobasal Brain Degeneration; a rare brain degenerative disease related to Parkinson’s. Charlie was born and raised in Wilmington and was son of the late Charles N. and Frances Mae (Parsons) Fleetwood. He...

Judith Ann Nemith

Judith Ann Nemith

Apr 30, 2022

Judith Ann Timmerman Nemith, 81, passed away peacefully at home in Milford, DE on Saturday, April 30th, 2022. She was the daughter of the late Arthur Timmerman and Esther (née Wells) Coons. Born in Jamestown, N.Y. on December 28th, 1940, She spent most of her youth in Painted Post, Elmira and Corning N.Y. areas. She moved to and settled...

Roseanne Lamond

Roseanne Lamond

Apr 27, 2022

Roseanne Lamond, 82 GEORGETOWN – Roseanne Lamond passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, April 27, 2022. Roseanne was a homemaker and thoroughly loved raising her family. She enjoyed being outdoors and taking walks. Although she had experienced many challenges in her life she remained strong, steadfast and determined. Roseanne was preceded in death by her parents, siblings, and...

Eleanor  Raye Warrington

Eleanor Raye Warrington

Apr 26, 2022

Eleanor Raye Warrington, 89, of Georgetown passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 26, 2022. Eleanor was born in Georgetown to the late Courtland and Delia Workman. She retired from the State of Delaware after a career with DelDOT. She enjoyed shopping and bowling in leagues when she was younger. Eleanor was very active in the Georgetown Fire Company Ladies...

Robert L. Spencer

Robert L. Spencer

Apr 25, 2022

MILTON – Robert L. “Bob” Spencer, age 73, passed away at home on Monday, April 25, 2022. He was born in Milford, son of the late William W. and Pearl (Beebe) Spencer. Bob was employed by the State of Delaware as a Forest Ranger for 25 years and enjoyed gardening and hunting. He is survived by his siblings, Grace...

John Lagunas

John Lagunas

Apr 22, 2022

GEORGETOWN – John Lagunas, age 26, passed away on April 22, 2022. John proudly served his country, receiving an honorable discharge from the US Marine Corp with the rank of Corporal with 5 years’ service (2013-2018). Following his military service, John was very proud to have earned his CDL and was excited to drive a flatbed truck for TMC...

Timothy Lee Workman

Timothy Lee Workman

Apr 21, 2022

Timothy Lee Workman, 55, passed away on Thursday, April 21, 2022. Timothy was born in Milford to the late Beverly and Gloria (Gillespie) Workman. Timmy liked to keep to himself and loved to spend time in the mountains. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his son, Timothy ‘T.J.’ Rossi; and his brother, Michael Workman....

Jean Elizabeth Jones

Jean Elizabeth Jones

Apr 18, 2022

Jean Elizabeth Jones,88, of Seaford, Delaware passed away on Monday, April 18,2022 at the Manor House in Seaford. She was born in Trenton, NJ the daughter of the late James and Cora (Wilson) Brearley. She was employed by Home Insurance Company, Dept. Supervisor at N.J. Manufacturers Insurance Company, and was the secretary for her husband’s construction company. She was...

Billy P. Combs

Billy P. Combs

Apr 18, 2022

Billy P. Combs, 88, of Dover, Delaware departed this life on April 18, 2022 at his home in Dover. He was born 4 September 1933 in Knott County, Kentucky to the late Wilson Combs and Maude (Dobson) Combs. Billy joined the Air Force 15 June 1954 and retired 1 January 1978. He served tours in Germany, Greenland and Korea....

Mary A. Scheper

Mary A. Scheper

Apr 17, 2022

Mary A. Scheper, 86, of Milton, Delaware, passed away at home surrounded by family on Sunday, April 17, 2022. She was born to the late Melvin R. and Ernestine (Stephan) Jones on May 20, 1935 in Hamilton, Ohio. She grew up on a farm and attended Monroe High School. She later worked for GE where she met and then...

William "Winnie" Hall

William "Winnie" Hall

Apr 16, 2022

William “Winnie” Hall, 85, of Frederica, passed away at his home on Saturday, April 16, 2022. Winnie was born to the late George W. and Mary E. (Martin) Hall on October 9, 1936 in Milford, Delaware. Winnie was heavily involved in Bowers Beach as a waterman. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his soulmate...